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A Teacher's Guide to the Signet and Plume Editions of the Screenplay Lorraine Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun

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Although they may be based on a novel, a screenplay is not a novel and is read differently. This teacher's guide to Lorraine Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun teaches readers how to read a screenplay, analyze camera instructions, and consider the effect the techniques are intended to provoke in the viewers.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
lorraine hansberry, a raisin in the sun, dramatic plays, the american dream, stereotypes, prejudice, racism, langston hughes, dreams, symbols
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups craft a script for a trailer for Raisin in the Sun that includes lighting and camera angles
  • A great resource for a theatre arts or drama class
Classroom Considerations
  • Presumes a protocol is in place to permit a safe, respectful discussion of the mature themes of the screenplay
Pros
  • The guide includes before, during, and after reading activities and discussion questions
Cons
  • None